October 2014

Mayor’s Family Fun Day & BBQ page 7

Seniors Week page 9

Join the Garage Sale Trail page 12

Greater Dandenong on the move page 14

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Cover photo: Mayor Jim Memeti is breaking out the barbecue for the Mayor’s Free Family Fun Day on Satuday 18 October. See page 7 for details. Picture: Hilton Stone.

I’m pleased to present a new family-friendly event this month for our entire community to enjoy – the Mayor’s Free Family Fun Day.

Join us on Saturday 18 October at the Dandenong Civic Centre for an afternoon of activities and entertainment plus a free sausage sizzle and Despicable Me 2 on the big screen.

I hope to see you all there for an enjoyable afternoon celebrating our community.

You’ll find more details about the event on page 7.

This month’s edition of The City also features information on a host of events taking place across Greater Dandenong this month including:

• the Seniors Festival• Walkfest • Carers Week• Community Safety Month• the Garage Sale Trail• the Noble Park Community Art Show• and a whole lot more.

Happy reading and have a great month.

Mayor Jim Memeti

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

my CITYIt was feeding time at the Australian Shark and Ray Centre in Dandenong South. Picture: Hilton Stone.

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SPEAKING OUT FOR GREATER DANDENONG The City of Greater Dandenong has

joined forces with the Municipal Association of Victoria and other local governments to lobby political parties in the lead-up to next month’s state election.

Council is calling on all political parties to commit to action on key local issues for Greater Dandenong that impact on local residents, support services, the local economy, public transport and much more.

Lyndhurst landfill: Council is calling on parties and candidates to commit to closing the site and, until this required outcome is achieved, that

further actions be taken immediately to minimise any environmental impact.

Level crossing removals: Calls to remove all five remaining level crossings in Greater Dandenong, with the Abbotts Road crossing a top priority.

Buses: Calls for improved integrated bus services to assist workers in the Dandenong South industrial area and families in the new estates in Keysborough South to have better access to improved public transport services.

Funding squeeze: Pressure is growing on local government due to cost shifting from the state and federal governments

– which has impacted on key community services including libraries, kindergartens and maternal and child health services – reductions in grants and a proposal to cap Council rates.

New arrivals: Extra funding is needed to help local agencies deal with growing demands for help from newly arrived migrants.

Key social issues: Council is calling for a cap on the number of gaming machines in our community, plus extra funding to address the impacts of family violence and alcohol abuse on our community.

Youth skills and employment: Council is calling for increased TAFE funding to help support training for local young people to better prepare them for employment.

Local economy: Calls for greater funding, support and initiatives to support our local industry.

LET’S PUT ON A

SHOW!It’s time to break out the fairy floss, jump on a

ride and celebrate country life at the 143rd annual Dandenong Show.

Mark your calendars for next month’s key community event featuring plenty of farmyard animals, free children’s entertainment area, motorbike stunt riding, fireworks, classic cars and a whole lot more!

The Dandenong Show is on Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street Dandenong.

Details: www.dandyshow.com.au

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Red Gum WardCr Jim Memeti – MayorPh: 8571 52300434 560 239jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark WardCr Peter BrownPh/Fax: 9584 51490408 138 939 peter.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood WardCr Loi TruongPh: 0466 004 618loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood WardCr Youhorn CheaPh: 9547 5745 Fax: 9547 35860417 320 645ychea@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood WardCr Sean O’Reilly0422 523 258sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark WardCr Heang Tak0403 072 291heang.tak@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum WardCr Matthew Kirwan0403 072 295matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark WardCr Roz Blades Ph: 9701 5821 Fax: 9798 59270417 053 612roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum WardCr Angela LongPh: 9795 6574 Fax: 9795 44120466 004 616angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf WardCr Maria SampeyPh: 9790 1291 Fax: 9790 61040438 800 027maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf WardCr John KellyPh: 9793 1777 Fax: 9706 01860418 350 743john.kelly@cgd.vic.gov.au

Council meetings are held on the second and the fourth Monday of the month.All Council meetings are now held at the new city chambers at the Dandenong Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale Street Dandenong. Basement parking is available for visitors, enter via Garnar Lane. The October meetings will be held:• Monday 13 October, 7pm• Monday 27 October, 7pmTo view meetings online see www.greaterdandenong.com

COUNCIL MEETINGSCOUNCILLOR CONTACTS

RECENT COUNCIL DECISIONS

Cr Matthew Kirwan (right) and Cr Sean O’Reilly (above) taking part in the City of Greater Dandenong Welcomes All video which can be viewed on our website.

Mayor Jim Memeti with the owners of Dandenong café Young Uncles who received the inaugural Greater Dandenong Small Business Grant.

• Councillors appointed a new director to the Dandenong Market board.

Tom Mollenkopf, who has served on a wide range of boards and is the current President of Surf Life Saving Victoria, was appointed to the role of Non-Executive Director for a three year period.

• Councillors have supported a wide range of local community groups and charities this year through the Councillor Donations Fund.

A total of 59 grants worth a combined $24,601 were given during April – June.

Projects supported included $1000 for the Rotary Club of Springvale’s fundraising event for polio research; $1000 for the Corona Italian Seniors Club Father’s Day celebration and $1000 for Multicultural Scouts to purchase a water drinking fountain.

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Paperbark Ward

Cr Angela LongSilverleaf ward

Cr John KellyI am very pleased at the outcome of works that Council has

done at Lois Twohig Reserve in Dandenong North.

The old bitumen road, which was a link to McFees Road, has been removed and replaced with a walking path to improve pedestrian access within the reserve.

Extra seating and mature trees have also been added around the Number 2 Oval to provide shady spots to sit for not only spectators of the sports that are played there, but also for the many residents who use the park for exercising and walking.

Drainage systems in the reserve have also been upgraded.

The cricket wicket on the Number 2 Oval has been repositioned further away from the residential boundary fence to reduce the chance of balls going over the fence and landing in residential properties.

During this financial year Council will also be adding a new higher perimeter protection fence along a portion of this boundary.

I believe this is a win-win situation for both the residents – whose properties are on the boundary of the oval – and for the sporting clubs that use the oval.

This allows us to meet the needs of our residents while also encouraging our community to live healthy, active lives.

The new Council office and regional library has been opened for six months now and I am pleased that they are both well-utilised – especially the library which has seen more people using the library than ever before thanks to this impressive facility.

I encourage residents who have not visited the library yet to come along. You will be pleasantly surprised at not only the range of books available but also the many computers and screens for work-related issues and recreational use, like watching sport on the screens and playing games.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the students, staff and parents of Rosswood Preschool in Dandenong

North recently.

This much-loved community facility is gaining a new lease of life thanks to the dedicated committee of parent volunteers.

The team, led by president Susie Beale, has committed the next two years to improving the pre-school.

Council is pleased to partner with them and is investing significant funds in this year’s Budget to rejuvenate the facility. I’m hoping further funds can also be dedicated in next year’s Budget.

The City of Greater Dandenong is proud to invest in improved early learning opportunities for children in our community.

These works will allow more children to receive a vital head start in the year before they begin formal schooling – which has been shown to improve learning outcomes in later years.

We strongly acknowledge the vital role that kindergarten plays in the learning and development of children.

By providing quality kindergarten services we can ensure our young people are given the best possible start to their education and have a smooth transition to school life.

Rosswood Playgroup is another fantastic local group serving our community thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers.

Rosswood Playgroup welcomes families of all backgrounds and family structures to join them in a safe environment.

They offer both children and families the chance to build friendships. While the children play parents can join together in a non-judgmental, supportive and collaborative environment.

There are vacancies available at both the pre-school (ph: 9795 6010) and the playgroup (ph: 9701 1411), so why not join in these fantastic community groups.

Cr John Kelly with parents and students at Rosswood Preschool.

Cr Angela Long at Lois Twohig Reserve.

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C arer’s Week will be celebrated in Greater Dandenong from

12 to 18 October.

On Wednesday 15 October Council is celebrating Carer’s Week by hosting a three-course lunch for carers in the civic square from 10am to 2pm.

This event is an opportunity to acknowledge the great contribution our carers make to our community and raise awareness around the important role carers play and the support services available to them.

Not only does this provide an opportunity for carers to come together and share their experiences but Council will also be providing entertainment and information stalls.

This event is free for carers and those they care for, with free parking available.

Mayor Jim Memeti said Council was keen to support carers in whatever way it could. He said the City of Greater Dandenong had more than 300 carers – all of whom dedicated their lives to caring for others.

“Carers play an important role. They know the person they are caring for better than anyone else and can be an invaluable source of information and support,” Cr Memeti said.

To RSVP for the free carers lunch on October 15 please contact 8571 5502.

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ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES ENSURE COMFORT FOR ALL

The City of Greater Dandenong is committed to being an accessible

and inclusive community for people of all abilities and backgrounds.

This includes ensuring everyone has access to safe and clean toilet and change room facilities when they are out and about in our municipality.

The recent redevelopment of the Dandenong Civic Centre included construction of new bright and modern amenities, which have sparked plenty of positive feedback from our community.

The Civic Centre facilities now include two toilets, a shower, adult-sized height-adjustable change table, height-

adjustable basins and a tracking hoist system for comfortable transfer.

Written instructions are provided inside the toilet facilities for those who need them.

Council’s Quality & Inclusion Team Leader Tania Bernardo said providing these facilities would

improve people’s quality of life, allowing them and their carers to stay out for longer and participate in more activities – which is great news for residents and visitors alike.

Accessible toilet facilities (with varying equipment) are also available at:

• Springers Leisure Centre – 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

• Dandenong basketball stadium – 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong

• Noble Park Aquatic Centre – 9 Memorial Dr, Noble Park

• Norman Luth Reserve – Heritage Drive Springvale

• Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley St, Noble Park.

Residents in Greater Dandenong will be asked to put their walking

shoes on this month for WalkFest – an all-ability all-ages event Council runs to promote healthy living in our community.

Three accessible walks will be held around Dandenong on Friday 31 October.

Each will be a different distance to suit people of varying fitness levels.

All walks finish at Hemmings Park with a free community event featuring live entertainment from talented local performers, food, face painting and sport and recreational activities.

This free community event will run until 2.30pm.

WALKFEST

CELEBRATING CARERS

Some of Greater Dandenong’s dedicated carers.

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Get set for an afternoon of free family fun this month at the

Dandenong Civic Centre.

Join Mayor Jim Memeti at the Mayor’s Free Family Fun Day on Saturday 18 October.

The party kicks off at midday with plenty of activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Mayor Jim Memeti encourages local families to get together with friends and enjoy this fun, free day out.

“This is a great chance to join together, to celebrate our community and have fun,” Cr Memeti said.

Come along to enjoy:

• cultural dancers and drummers• face painting• balloon artist• live native animal display• tree planting workshops• meeting our mascots Harry Habitat

and Lilly Litterbug• a visit from the Dandenong CFA fire

truck engine.

We’ll also be serving up a tasty sausage sizzle plus our Healthy Together Greater Dandenong team will be providing some delicious fresh fruit.

At 3pm family favourite Despicable Me 2 will be shown on the big screen – so bring along a folding chair or cushion to enjoy this blockbuster movie that is a hit with the young and young at heart.

Details: www.greaterdandenong.com

MAYOR’S FREE, FUN DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Did you know that the City of Greater Dandenong has a

dedicated Customer Service Centre in Noble Park?

Instead of travelling to Dandenong, Springvale or Parkmore Shopping Centre, Noble Park residents can conveniently access Council services in their own backyard.

Whether you need to register your dog, pay your rates or ask a question about local services our customer service officers will be able to help.

The Noble Park Customer Service Centre is located inside the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre at 18-34 Buckley Street Noble Park. Opening hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Payments can be made via credit card, EFTPOS or cheque – however please note that we are unable to take cash at this site.

Springvale residents are also reminded that the Springvale Customer Service Centre still operates at the former Council offices.

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARDLocal primary school students will

be walking to and from school more often, as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School month in October.

Council is supporting local primary schools, including Dandenong West Primary (pictured above), to get involved in this fun and easy initiative.

Walking provides plenty of benefits for children including improving fitness, friendships, their confidence and the environment.

Yet the number of Victorian children walking to school has declined dramatically in recent decades and obesity levels are on the rise.

With some great prizes up for grabs, and plenty of fun competitions for students during October, Walk to School is a fun way to help kids get the 60 minutes of exercise they need each day.

More information is available at www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au or you can check out Council’s ‘Walk to School’ video at www.greaterdandenong.com

SERVICE RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP

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T he City of Greater Dandenong is one of a number of Councils

across Melbourne involved with the community-based volunteer program L2P.

The learner driver mentor program assists learners under 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle.

The program allows them to gain the

driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.

Young people are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors and have access to a sponsored vehicle to gain supervised driving experience.

L2P is free for eligible young people and is funded by the TAC.

To register your interest contact 9793 2155.

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Safety in the homeThe home is often the place where most accidents occur.Most injuries are predictable and preventable and below are some simple ways to make your home environment as safe as possible.

Personal safety tips for around the home• Ensure all external pathways are

clear of bushes, branches and are not slippery

• Ensure your pathways, entrance steps etc are made from a non-slip material

• Reduce clutter in your home to avoid falls

• Ensure your hot water system is temperature controlled to avoid burns

• Ensure non-slip mats are placed on slippery floor surfaces

• Install handrails in the bathroom, shower and toilet where support is needed

Fire safety in the homeEnsure smoke alarms are installed in your home. Check them at least once a month to ensure they are working. Change smoke alarm batteries at least once each year.

During the month of October Council will be hosting Safe City

Day at Dandenong Railway Station to celebrate Community Safety Month.

The event will be held on Friday, 17 October from 7.30am to 9.30am.

Council will join forces with Victoria Police, Transit Police, Metro, Neighbourhood Watch and Dandenong Rotary as part of the Safe City Day.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said Dandenong Railway Station was a major commuter hub for people travelling to and from the City of Greater Dandenong.

“The focus of the Safe City Day is to engage with railway precinct users, provide information on a range of community safety measures, as well as broader messages around health and wellbeing.

“It is also an opportunity to improve perceptions about Dandenong Railway Station by supporting a range of place activation initiatives, as well as a chance to get direct feedback from people that use the railway precinct.”

Dandenong Market’s Kitchen chef Russell Bald will also be on hand to cook a healthy morning tea for commuters to sample while Dandenong Rotary will provide free tea and coffee.

Community safety month is celebrated this month. It is a chance for the whole community to reflect on what role they can play in making our city safer.

DRIVER MENTOR PROGRAM

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Country Women’s Association Devonshire tea, craft sale and entertainment Monday 6 October 10am-12pm Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park Gold coin donation

Nature Walks Free BBQ and native animal talk Tuesday 7 October 10.45am-1pm Front entrance – Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South Free – BBQ lunch provided Bookings essential: 8571 5555

Morning Melodies Marceau Camille stars in this one-man show Wednesday 8 October 10am-11.30am Springvale City Hall – Supper Hall Free, but bookings essential: 8571 5555

Zumba Gold Designed especially for seniors Wednesday 8 October 10.30am-11.30am Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North Free – refreshments provided Bookings essential: 9795 9279

Heritage Hill Museum – Tour and Devonshire TeaThursday 9 October 10.30am 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong Free, but bookings essential: 9793 4511

Cultural ThreadsThree-hour indigenous weaving workshop Friday 10 October 10am-1pm Cooinda Centre,

587 Springvale Road, Springvale $10 per participant for materials and optional 3 course lunch for $5 Bookings essential: 8571 5555

Croquet, come and try open daySaturday 11 October 10am-2.30pm Dandenong Croquet Club, 37 Pultney Street, Dandenong Gold coin donation. For more information: 9792 9004

The 2014 Victorian Seniors Festival is on this month, with Greater

Dandenong joining in with a busy week celebrating older people and the many valuable contributions they make to our community.

Local residents, their friends and families are invited to get involved in free workshops, exercise sessions, social dances, morning and afternoon teas, and much more.

The Festival runs from Monday 6 October to Friday 10 October.

To make it even easier to make the most of the Seniors Festival, Victorian Seniors Card holders will enjoy free public transport for the duration of the festival.

Mayor Jim Memeti said activities had been designed to promote wellbeing, a better lifestyle and a positive approach to ageing.

“We’re excited to be able to provide seniors with opportunities to get out

and about, learn something new, and meet new people,” Cr Memeti said.

“Come along and take advantage of the many fun, free or low-cost activities on offer.”

A full program of events is available online at www.greaterdandenong.com or brochures are also available at Council’s customer service centres.

FREE MONTHLY MUSIC EVENTHeritage Hill, in collaboration

with Council’s Community Care team, is developing a new music program for seniors to be held in Benga Gardens. Building upon the success of last year’s garden music program Hot and Cool, the program will be held on the third Monday of the month during October/November 2014 and March/April 2015.

So bring along a picnic lunch, relax and enjoy a great afternoon out listening to the sounds of

yesteryear. A wander through the gardens, galleries and the house museum at Heritage Hill will top off a great day out.

Monday 20 October 2pm–2.45pm: Rob Foenander

Monday 17 November 2pm–2.45pm: The Templestowe Entertainers

Monday 16 March 2pm–2.45pm: Paul

Monday 20 April 2pm–2.45pm: Ellen Huntley.

Free event, but bookings essential on 9793 4511.

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Children’s Festival – Brave on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre11am Free

Children’s Festival – Come and try Netball day Greaves Reserve, DandenongPh: 9794 6168

Children’s Festival – Bedtime StorytimeDandenong Library7pm

Children’s Festival – Playgroup eventDandenong Civic Centre10am–12pm Free

Children’s Festival - The Wizard of Oz Dandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

Normie Rowe in concertDrum Theatre10.30am Bookings: 8571 1666

Children’s Festival – Expo and Fun DayDandenong Civic Centre10am

Children’s Festival – Monsters University on the big screen Dandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

LeisurefestSandown Racecourse2-5 Octoberwww.melbourneleisurefest.com.au

Children’s Festival - Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

1-5 Ballroom DancingBurden Park Bowling Club 8pm $8 Ph: 9798 1784

Children’s Festival – Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

Children’s Festival – BirdwatchingDandenong wetlands9.30amPh: 8571 1702

Senior’s Festival: CWA Devonshire TeaPaddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am Gold coin entry

Seniors Festival: Stamp showcasePaddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am–12pm

Combined Probus Club of Noble Park – 30th birthdayNoble Park Football Social Club 10am Ph: 9546 9693

Two Sides of the Coin (theatre)Walker Street Gallery2pm Free event Bookings essential on 9564 5137

Dandenong Evening View ClubDandenong RSL7pm Free Ph: 9791 6807

Seniors Festival: Nature WalksAlex Wilkie Reserve10.45am-1pm Free BBQ lunch Bookings: 8571 5555

Interfaith Network Tour9.15am-3pm $25 Ph: 9546 8441

Noble Park Community Action ForumPaddy O’Donoghue Centre6pm Ph: 9701 5821

Seniors Festival – Food Lovers Polish Tour10.30am-12.30pm $45 Bookings: 8571 1377

Sensational Springvale Cultural Tour10am Bookings: 9771 5777

Seniors Festival – Heritage Hill Devonshire Tea Heritage Hill Museum10.30am Free Bookings: 9793 4511

Seniors Festival – Follow Your Waste Tour9am-3pm Bookings: 8571 1702 Free – BBQ lunch provided

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Open Day9am Ph: 8571 1702

Dandenong & District Orchid Club MeetingAgricultural Building, Greaves Reserve7pm Ph: 0412 188 263

Noble Park Community Art Show openingNoble Park Community Centre7pm

Noble Park Community Art Show Noble Park Community Centre10am-4pm

Noble Park Gala Dinner DanceNoble Park RSL 6.30pm $25 Bookings: 9548 3750

Relay for LifeRoss Reserve Athletics Track4pm

Springvale Rotary Sunday marketOpposite Sandown Park Railway Station8am

Noble Park Community Art Noble Park Community Centre10am-4pm

Springvale Computer Market Swap MeetSpringvale Town Hall10am

Noble Park Country Women’s Assoication Craft Day Paddy O’Donoghue Centre10am Ph: 9547 7261

Council MeetingDandenong Civic Centre7pm

Ramblers Walking GroupNoble Park Community Centre9.15am-11am

Carer’s Week LunchDandenong Civic Centre10am-2pmBookings: 8571 5502

Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Committee MeetingPaddy O’Donoghue Centre7.30pm

African Food Tour11amPh: 9771 5777

Redlegs Walking GroupDandenong Oasis Leisure Centre10am

Wildflower WalkAlex Wilkie Nature Reserve 11amPh: 8571 1702

Mayor’s Free Family Fun DayDandenong Civic Centre12pm-4pmwww.greaterdandenong.com

Dandenong Community Cemetery ToursKirkham Rd, Dandenong2pm Ph: 0411 399 449

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Open Day10am – 12pm Ph: 8571 1702

Music performance – The Good News According to JazzLiberica Coffee, Dandenong Civic Centre1.30pm

Koori Youth Group4pmPh: 9793 2155

Zumba KidsJan Wilson Community Centre5pm-5.45pmPh: 9795 9279

Dandenong Food Lovers Tour9.50amPh: 8571 1377

Seniors Exercise Group Dandenong Oasis CentreWednesdaya 9:30amPh: 9795 9018

Night Light Sounds Committee MeetingThe Castle, Dandenong6.30pm Ph: 9793 2155

Friday Walking GroupSpringvale Neighbourhood House9.30amPh: 9548 3972

Old time/new Vogue DancingKeysborough Senior Citizens Centre8pmPh: 9547 8615

Flak - True stories from World War IIDrum Theatre2pm & 8pmBookings: 8571 1666

Fotheringham Reserve Environmental Awareness DayFotheringham Reserve10amPh: 8571 1702

Noble Park Country Women’s Association General MeetingPaddy O’Donoghue Centre10am Ph: 9547 7261

Council MeetingDandenong Civic Centre7pm

Top Cat dances Rock & Swing Dance ClassesEdinburgh Hall, Springvale Nth7.30pmPh: 0413 393 345

Springvale Food Lovers Tour5.50pmPh: 9771 5777

PlaygroupJan Wilson Community Centre10amPh: 9795 9279.

Walkfest 20149.30am-2pmwww.greaterdandenong.com

U3A KaraokePaddy O’Donoghue Centre1pm Ph: 9711 1888

Medical Reception Software CourseKeysborough Learning CentrePh: 9798 7005

Submit your community event online at www.greaterdandenong.com

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Children’s Festival events runs until 5 October

Seniors Festival Various events 6-10 October

Join our cultural and food tours held every month

Noble Park Community Art Show 10-12 October

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✆ City of Greater Dandenong 8571 1000

Drum Theatre 8571 1666

Dandenong Library 1300 630 920

Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens 9793 4511

Jan Wilson Community Centre 9795 9279

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 9238 1436

Springvale Library 1300 630 920

Springers Leisure Centre 9701 5900

Walker Street Gallery 9706 8441

Dandenong Market 9701 3850

Cultural Tours 9771 5777

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Children’s Festival – Brave on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre11am Free

Children’s Festival – Come and try Netball day Greaves Reserve, DandenongPh: 9794 6168

Children’s Festival – Bedtime StorytimeDandenong Library7pm

Children’s Festival – Playgroup eventDandenong Civic Centre10am–12pm Free

Children’s Festival - The Wizard of Oz Dandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

Normie Rowe in concertDrum Theatre10.30am Bookings: 8571 1666

Children’s Festival – Expo and Fun DayDandenong Civic Centre10am

Children’s Festival – Monsters University on the big screen Dandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

LeisurefestSandown Racecourse2-5 Octoberwww.melbourneleisurefest.com.au

Children’s Festival - Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

1-5 Ballroom DancingBurden Park Bowling Club 8pm $8 Ph: 9798 1784

Children’s Festival – Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on the big screenDandenong Civic Centre12pm-1.40pm Free

Children’s Festival – BirdwatchingDandenong wetlands9.30amPh: 8571 1702

Senior’s Festival: CWA Devonshire TeaPaddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am Gold coin entry

Seniors Festival: Stamp showcasePaddy O’Donoghue Centre 10am–12pm

Combined Probus Club of Noble Park – 30th birthdayNoble Park Football Social Club 10am Ph: 9546 9693

Two Sides of the Coin (theatre)Walker Street Gallery2pm Free event Bookings essential on 9564 5137

Dandenong Evening View ClubDandenong RSL7pm Free Ph: 9791 6807

Seniors Festival: Nature WalksAlex Wilkie Reserve10.45am-1pm Free BBQ lunch Bookings: 8571 5555

Interfaith Network Tour9.15am-3pm $25 Ph: 9546 8441

Noble Park Community Action ForumPaddy O’Donoghue Centre6pm Ph: 9701 5821

Seniors Festival – Food Lovers Polish Tour10.30am-12.30pm $45 Bookings: 8571 1377

Sensational Springvale Cultural Tour10am Bookings: 9771 5777

Seniors Festival – Heritage Hill Devonshire Tea Heritage Hill Museum10.30am Free Bookings: 9793 4511

Seniors Festival – Follow Your Waste Tour9am-3pm Bookings: 8571 1702 Free – BBQ lunch provided

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Open Day9am Ph: 8571 1702

Dandenong & District Orchid Club MeetingAgricultural Building, Greaves Reserve7pm Ph: 0412 188 263

Noble Park Community Art Show openingNoble Park Community Centre7pm

Noble Park Community Art Show Noble Park Community Centre10am-4pm

Noble Park Gala Dinner DanceNoble Park RSL 6.30pm $25 Bookings: 9548 3750

Relay for LifeRoss Reserve Athletics Track4pm

Springvale Rotary Sunday marketOpposite Sandown Park Railway Station8am

Noble Park Community Art Noble Park Community Centre10am-4pm

Springvale Computer Market Swap MeetSpringvale Town Hall10am

Noble Park Country Women’s Assoication Craft Day Paddy O’Donoghue Centre10am Ph: 9547 7261

Council MeetingDandenong Civic Centre7pm

Ramblers Walking GroupNoble Park Community Centre9.15am-11am

Carer’s Week LunchDandenong Civic Centre10am-2pmBookings: 8571 5502

Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Committee MeetingPaddy O’Donoghue Centre7.30pm

African Food Tour11amPh: 9771 5777

Redlegs Walking GroupDandenong Oasis Leisure Centre10am

Wildflower WalkAlex Wilkie Nature Reserve 11amPh: 8571 1702

Mayor’s Free Family Fun DayDandenong Civic Centre12pm-4pmwww.greaterdandenong.com

Dandenong Community Cemetery ToursKirkham Rd, Dandenong2pm Ph: 0411 399 449

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Open Day10am – 12pm Ph: 8571 1702

Music performance – The Good News According to JazzLiberica Coffee, Dandenong Civic Centre1.30pm

Koori Youth Group4pmPh: 9793 2155

Zumba KidsJan Wilson Community Centre5pm-5.45pmPh: 9795 9279

Dandenong Food Lovers Tour9.50amPh: 8571 1377

Seniors Exercise Group Dandenong Oasis CentreWednesdaya 9:30amPh: 9795 9018

Night Light Sounds Committee MeetingThe Castle, Dandenong6.30pm Ph: 9793 2155

Friday Walking GroupSpringvale Neighbourhood House9.30amPh: 9548 3972

Old time/new Vogue DancingKeysborough Senior Citizens Centre8pmPh: 9547 8615

Flak - True stories from World War IIDrum Theatre2pm & 8pmBookings: 8571 1666

Fotheringham Reserve Environmental Awareness DayFotheringham Reserve10amPh: 8571 1702

Noble Park Country Women’s Association General MeetingPaddy O’Donoghue Centre10am Ph: 9547 7261

Council MeetingDandenong Civic Centre7pm

Top Cat dances Rock & Swing Dance ClassesEdinburgh Hall, Springvale Nth7.30pmPh: 0413 393 345

Springvale Food Lovers Tour5.50pmPh: 9771 5777

PlaygroupJan Wilson Community Centre10amPh: 9795 9279.

Walkfest 20149.30am-2pmwww.greaterdandenong.com

U3A KaraokePaddy O’Donoghue Centre1pm Ph: 9711 1888

Medical Reception Software CourseKeysborough Learning CentrePh: 9798 7005

Submit your community event online at www.greaterdandenong.com

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T he Garage Sale Trail is coming to Greater Dandenong and local

residents, schools and community groups are invited to get involved.

Join thousands of households across Australia and hold your own garage sale on Saturday 25 October.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said 2014 marked the first year the City of Greater Dandenong would take part in this fantastic community initiative.

“The Garage Sale Trail provides a unique opportunity for local residents and organisations to repurpose their unwanted belongings, live in a more sustainable way by reducing waste, connect with their local community and raise money for themselves or others,” Cr Memeti said.

Since the Garage Sale Trail was launched four years ago it has attracted 10,000 garage sales each year and has made households an average of $270.

To register a sale for free – or see what other garage sales are planned for your area – go to www.garagesaletrail.com.au

Council’s own Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens will be joining in the fun with its own Garage Sale Trail event.

Join us to pick up some bargains, or host your own stall, 11am-3pm Saturday 25 October.

If you are interested in having your own stall at Heritage Hill, please contact 9793 4511.

JOIN THE GARAGE SALE TRAIL

TACKLING DUMPED RUBBISHAs Greater Dandenong residents know, our city is a positive, enjoyable place to live, work and visit. We rely on your help to keep it this way, especially when it comes to keeping our neighbourhoods and streets neat, clean and free from dumped rubbish.

Dumped rubbish is becoming an increasing problem for councils across Victoria.

Mattresses piled up on vacant blocks, loads of building rubble left on the side of the roads, or stacks of rubbish left on nature strips after someone moves house are just a few examples of the many complaints Council receives throughout the year.

During 2013–2014 reports of dumped rubbish have skyrocketed with 3064 complaints received compared to 2282 complaints in 2011–2012 and only 771 complaints in 2009–2010.

Dumped rubbish is not only unsightly, but also poses a number of safety hazards. Council is serious about taking action to prevent dumping and deal with offenders.

Council has implemented a range of measures to prevent, detect and investigate dumping.

Local laws officers are maintaining a visible presence throughout the city, providing information, education and encouragement for people to do the right thing. Portable surveillance cameras are also being deployed to capture evidence of illegal dumping, particularly at well-known ‘hot spots’.

People who dump rubbish face penalties which exceed $5000. Don’t risk a fine – dispose of your rubbish the right way.

There are many ways to legally dispose of your unwanted items:

• Council offers residents one free ‘at call’ hard waste collection service each year and extra collections are available for a reasonable fee. To organise a collection, phone 9721 1915.

• Local charity stores accept donations of unwanted items in good condition during business hours.

• Waste transfer stations – such as Outlook Environmental (274 Hallam Road, Hampton Park) – often accept items that can be recycled or re-used, at no charge.

IT’S IN YOUR HANDS

To report littering call

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October marks the 25th anniversary of Greater Dandenong’s Interfaith

Network.

To mark the milestone, faith and community leaders will come together at the network’s Annual Gathering to renew their commitment to promoting peace and harmony with the theme of ‘celebration’ in mind.

Established in 1989 as the first in Australia, the network has worked closely with the community to promote respect, harmony, faith and spiritual diversity in our community.

Over the years it has organised many successful events and initiatives to

engage in interfaith and intercultural conversations between members of the Aboriginal, Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sikh faiths and the spiritual organisations of Sathya Sai and Brahma Kumaris.

The Interfaith Network’s Annual Gathering is on Wednesday 22 October at the Drum Theatre and interested members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

Places are limited and bookings are required.

For further information phone Agnes Kean on 9546 5162.

CELEBRATING FAITHS

The Interfaith Network has much to celebrate.

T he City of Greater Dandenong is hosting a youth film festival to raise

awareness about mental health issues and how they impact on young people in our community.

The film festival Self(y) mental health starts with me will be held during Mental Health Week.

Council’s youth services team is leading the project and is encouraging young people from across Greater Dandenong to be involved.

Youth and Family Services Coordinator Katharina Verscharen said Council recognised the importance of educating young people and

encouraging them to take an active role in caring for their mental health.

She said a Youth Needs Analysis conducted by the City of Greater Dandenong in 2012-13 identified mental health as the main area of concern for young people.

“This innovative project involves young people from both secondary schools and the wider municipality and aims to increase mental health literacy,” she said.

“It also promotes help-seeking behaviour among young people through the creative medium of film.”

Young people have been asked to create a short film depicting positive mental health based around the theme “mental health starts with me.”

All films must also include information about where young people can go if they need support and be filmed in the City of Greater Dandenong.

The Self(y) Film Festival will be held on Thursday 9 October at the new civic square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. All films will be shown on the big screen.

TAKE A SELFY ON MENTAL HEALTH

HAVE YOUR SAY Council wants to create a

healthier and more sustainable environment for our community. Residents and businesses all have an important role to play in shaping the Environment Plan. Your input will help shape the new Greater Dandenong Environment Plan.

We rely on the environment for our air, water, food and fuel. Using our environmental resources sustainably can save money and time, as well as ensuring that we all have a great place to live, work and relax both now and in the future. We have recently consulted on our Draft Green Wedge Management Plan, and now Council wants to know what you think about matters that affect the environment including travel and transport, waste and recycling, parks, plants, animals and new ‘green’ buildings.

Have your say by finding out more at www.greaterdandenong.com emailing sustainability@cgd.vic.gov.au or phoning 8571 1000.

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business NEWS

Greater Dandenong is home to a host of transport manufacturers

that are keeping our country moving.

Although facing tough market conditions, transport-related companies around Greater Dandenong continue to flourish.

Here are just a few examples:

The State Government is spending an extra $17m on VLocity trains on top of its existing order of 40 new carriages with Dandenong train manufacturer Bombardier, as announced by Premier Denis Napthine in late March.

Keysborough-based TriMas is now one of the world’s largest suppliers of engineered towing and occupant protection solutions for the motor vehicle industry.

It has recently expanded into Europe, China and South Africa in addition to Thailand and New Zealand.

Vawdrey, Australia’s largest independent truck trailer builder, is investing in a new purpose-built panel plant and warehouse in Dandenong.

IVECO Trucks Australia employs over 290 people from more than 20 different nationalities and produces 1,200 trucks from its Dandenong plant every year.

Jayco caravanning company has a purpose-built 60,000m2 undercover manufacturing complex in Dandenong South where all Jayco RVs are made – with a new RV rolling off the line every 12 minutes.

TransGlaze, a local specialist supplier

of mass transit glazing systems, now employs 18 staff in Dandenong and exports to the USA, China, Austria, Czech Republic, Fiji and Malaysia.

Bar Crusher, which manufactures innovative plate aluminium boats in Dandenong South, recently introduced a new series of custom-designed alloy trailers 150kg lighter than the average tow weight on larger models.

Also keeping people moving is unique and local manufacturer of tailor made wheelchairs, Magic Mobility.

So with trains, trams, trucks, boats, wheelchairs and their many components still being manufactured here in Greater Dandenong, the future looks set to stay ‘on the move’.

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community NEWS

The Hive Creative Network is a forum for improving opportunities for artists

to network and collaborate, with the aim to enhance creativity in Greater Dandenong.

Be a part of an engaging and collaborative community - network with other talented artists, discover new opportunities to promote your work and stay up to date with our vibrant calendar

of arts and cultural events, including exhibitions, performances and festivals.

If you are an artist or creative individual, group or organisation living or working in Melbourne’s south east then The Hive is for you.

Find out more at www.greaterdandenong.com/thehivecreativenetwork

IMMUNISATION TIMETABLE – OCTOBER 2014

DATE TIME LOCATIONPlease be advised that the McFees Rd Immunisation sessions are cancelled for 2014 due to building works. They will re-commence early 2015.

6 October 5pm-6.30pm Springvale Service for Children, 23–28 Lightwood Road, Springvale9 October 10am-11.30am Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong14 October 10am-12pm Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park15 October 4.30pm-6.30pm Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong21 October 1pm–2pm Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough22 October 10am-12pm Springvale Service for Children, 23–28 Lightwood Road, Springvale25 October 10am-12pm Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

The Immunisation Timetable for the City of Greater Dandenong is available from Council’s customer service centres or Maternal and Child Health centres. Phone Council on 8571 1000 for more information on the upcoming immunisation sessions:

Expressions of Interest sought for Heritage Hill Summer School

Are you a choir leader, art teacher, story-writing facilitator or tai chi

instructor? Are you looking for a beautiful and relaxing space to host a summer school program?

Heritage Hill is currently offering a very limited opportunity to host a one week or two week-long workshop program at Heritage Hill during December 2014 and January 2015.

Heritage Hill currently hosts yoga classes throughout the year and we are looking to continue the buzz of activity happening at Heritage Hill, from January 5 through to January 16.

Spaces available include the Benga Langley Gallery and Laurel Lodge, as well as the beautiful gardens surrounding these venues. Equipment such as a whiteboard, data projector, overhead projector and lectern can be provided upon request.

If you have a program you would like to share with the public or a designated group, we want to hear from you.

Contact Heritage Hill to express your interest on 9793 4511 or heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au

Local artists are being invited to enter their work in the ninth annual Noble

Park Community Centre Art Show, to be held this month.

The Art Show is a great chance for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work to the public in a professional, but supportive, setting.

Organisers hope that this celebration of community art will also encourage first time exhibitors – young or old – to share their work.

A range of prizes and awards is on offer, including the first open prize of $500 cash, a runner up prize of $250, a first junior prize of $150 cash and $100 cash prize for the first junior runner up.

The exhibition will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October from 10am-4pm. Entry for each artwork is $5 and patrons are asked to make a gold coin donation upon entry, which will go towards the running costs of this non-profit community event.

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